Syringe



Oct. 29, 1929. CROSS 1,733,449

SYRINGE Filed Feb. 7, 1928 INVENTOR V ATTORNEY Patented Oct. 29, 1929 UNITED STATES RAY L. CROSS, OF SENECA, VIRGINIA SYRINGE Application filed February 7, 1928.

The object of this invention is the provision of a vaginal syringe with a bowl or basin connected to the stem or delivery tube and of such construction and arrangement as to permitthe operation of the device when either in a standing or reclining position and wherein the fluid caused to flow through the vagina will be received in the bowl or basin without the liability of the spilling of such 19 fluid. The device also may be easily and conveniently operated without danger of injury to the user.

To the attainment of the foregoing and other objects which will hereinafter present themselves, the invention also resides in other features of construction, combination and operative association of parts, one satisfactory embodiment of which is disclosed by the ac companying drawings.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of the improvement.

Figure 2 is a similar view with the bowl in section.

Figure 3 is an elevation of the portion of the stem with the bowl in section, as when the device is used by the operator in a vertical po sition.

The syringe includes the usual compressible bulb 1 that has removably attached to one of its ends the delivery stem 2. In the present instance, the delivery stem is in the nature of an angle member.

Adjustably attached to the hollow stem is a bowl 3. The bowl is of a substantial formation and may be constructed of any desired material. The rear of the bowl has a central boss or like enlargement 4 through which the stem passes, and whereby the bowl is adjustably supported on the stem. The forward end of the delivery stem is fitted with an adjustable connection to produce a spray effect. The forward portion of the bowl is provided with an opening 6. The bowl 3 is constructed of the proper sizeand shape for the purpose for which intended and is provided with vents 8 to allow air into the bowl while being used and thus prevent a vacuum existing in the bowl and interfering with the pumping action Serial No. 252,612.

of the flexible bulb. The opening 6 provides the mouth of the bowl.

The particular and peculiar construction of the mouth of the bowl permits of the syringe being used in either a vertical position, as disclosed by Figure 8 of the drawings or in an inclined position as disclosed by Figures 1 and 2 of the drawings. Also the particular and peculiar construction of the mouth 0011 forms iself to the shape of the person of the user, but will not inflict injury to the user. The fluid after its passage through the vagina will, of course, be returned into the bowl without any liability of the spilling thereof. The syringe may rest with the bowl in a vertical position, as disclosed by Figures 1 and 2 of the drawings when not in use. The bottom of the bowl 3 is constructed in a manner whereby the bowl and flexible bulb will rest on a table or other flat surface without overturning. The construction and advantages of the improvement will, it is thought, he understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art after the foregoing description has been carefully read in connection with the accompanying drawings.

Having described the invention, I claim:

1. A vaginal syringe which includes a hollow stem, a flexible bulb attached to one end of said stein, a connection in the forward end of said stem and a bowl through which the stem passes and to whicl the stem is adjustably attached, said bowl constructed in a manner whereby the bowl and flexible bulb rest on a table or other flat surface without over-turning, also said bowl constructed in a substantial manner and having an opening through which the stem passes, said bowl provided with air vents near the mouth and said bowl constructed in a manner whereby the mouth of said bowl extends up to and fits into the crease of the body and catches the flow of fluid from vagina.

2. A vaginal syringe which includes a hol low stem, a flexible tube attached to one end of the stem, a conection in the forward end of the stem and a bowl through which the stem adjustably passes and to which the stem is adjustably attached and said bowl having a concaved mouth which is notched to provide air vents.

3. A vaginal syringe which includes a hollow stem, a flexible tube attached to one end of the stem, a connection in the forward end of the stem and a bowl through which the stem adjustably passes and to which the stem is adjustably attached and said bowl having a concaved mouth which is notched to provide air vents and the bottom of the bowl being fiat, whereby the same may rest on a support. In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

I RAY L. CROSS. 

